Decision Memo Completed

Voyageurs Classic Sled Dog Race

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

This permit will authorize use of existing snow mobile trails; Blue Ox, Bowstring, Pines and Squaw Lake Spur; over NFS lands for the annual Voyageurs Classic sled dog race the week-end of 1/9 and 1/10/2015. Partially within the Leech Lake Reservation

Location

The project is located on the Blue Ox, Bowstring, Pines and Squaw Lake Spur snow mobile trails in the Chippewa National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/13/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
Voyageurs Classic Sled Dog RaceDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2014
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management